Peer Review Policy

At "Al-Awan," we uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and rigor. Our peer review process plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and credibility of the research published in our journal. Below is an outline of our peer review policy:

  1. Double-blind Peer Review:

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process, where the identities of both the authors and the reviewers are kept confidential. This ensures unbiased evaluation and maintains the integrity of the review process.

  1. Selection of Reviewers:

Reviewers are selected based on their expertise, academic qualifications, and prior experience in the subject area relevant to the submission. We strive to choose reviewers who can provide insightful and constructive feedback to the authors.

  1. Reviewer Guidelines:

Reviewers are provided with clear guidelines and criteria for evaluating submissions. These guidelines include aspects such as originality, significance, methodology, clarity of presentation, and adherence to ethical standards.

  1. Evaluation Criteria:

Submissions are evaluated based on their scholarly merit, contribution to the field, methodological soundness, logical coherence, and adherence to ethical standards. Reviewers are encouraged to provide detailed comments and suggestions for improvement.

  1. Timely Review Process:

We are committed to ensuring a timely review process. Reviewers are requested to submit their evaluations within a specified timeframe. Authors are also kept informed about the status of their submissions throughout the review process.

  1. Editorial Decision:

Based on the feedback received from the reviewers, the editorial board makes a decision regarding the acceptance, revision, or rejection of the submission. Authors are provided with clear reasons for the editorial decision and, if necessary, guidance for revision.

  1. Revision and Resubmission:

If revisions are required, authors are given an opportunity to address the reviewers' comments and revise their manuscript accordingly. Revised submissions undergo further evaluation to ensure that the concerns raised during the initial review process have been adequately addressed.

  1. Ethical Considerations:

We adhere to the highest ethical standards in publishing. Any concerns regarding plagiarism, data fabrication, or other ethical issues are thoroughly investigated, and appropriate actions are taken in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.

  1. Continuous Improvement:

We regularly review and refine our peer review process to enhance its effectiveness and efficiency. Feedback from authors, reviewers, and editors is welcomed and taken into consideration for improving the quality and transparency of our review process.